Professional Corporate & Financial Services - Hong Kong Information

1. Applicable Company legislation?
Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32)

2. What types of Company are available in this jurisdiction?
A Limited Liability Company can be limited by either shares or guarantee

3. What is the annual Government fee payable?
A Business Registration Certificate fee presently equivalent to US$298 must be paid annually. The Hong Kong Revenue Service impose stringent fines for late payment

4. Is a Registered Office required?
Yes - in Hong Kong

5. Is it possible to reserve the name in the Company Registry?
No

6. How long is needed to incorporate in a name of your choice?
Between 3 and 4 weeks

7. Are ready made companies usually available?
Yes

8. Where and when must board meetings be held?